[release-notes/gnome-3-4] [users] rewrites, added boxes
- From: Allan Day <allanday src gnome org>
- To: commits-list gnome org
- Cc:
- Subject: [release-notes/gnome-3-4] [users] rewrites, added boxes
- Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2012 18:49:55 +0000 (UTC)
commit eabd43a577611356a8f52c90953f79cde1be310f
Author: Allan Day <allanpday gmail com>
Date: Fri Mar 16 18:49:33 2012 +0000
[users] rewrites, added boxes
help/C/rnusers.xml | 74 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++---------------------
1 files changed, 44 insertions(+), 30 deletions(-)
---
diff --git a/help/C/rnusers.xml b/help/C/rnusers.xml
index f0eb654..7cd8d3f 100644
--- a/help/C/rnusers.xml
+++ b/help/C/rnusers.xml
@@ -19,12 +19,13 @@
more reliable GNOME 3.
</para>
<para>
- This release also contains some important new developments. It includes a host of
- updated applications, several of which were newly introduced last release. These
- improvements are part of GNOME's new application development push. You will see
- also see a host of improvements to the components and building blocks that make up
- GNOME 3 applications in this release. This includes smooth scrolling, updated
- user interface components, a much refined visual theme and new application menus.
+ This release also contains some important new developments. GNOME 3 applications have
+ been a major focus for recent design and development effort, and a host of applications
+ have had significant updates for the release. We are also introducing Boxes, a brand new
+ GNOME 3 app which allows you to easily connect to remote machines as well as use virtual
+ machines. You will also also see a host of improvements to the building blocks that
+ make up GNOME 3 applications in this release. This includes smooth scrolling, refreshed
+ user interface components, a much refined visual theme and application menus.
</para>
<para>
Other highlights for this release include a new document search facility and a
@@ -35,43 +36,41 @@
<title>Updated Applications</title>
<para>
Evolving our applications has been a major theme for this release cycle.
- Our new applications have all received major updates that will make them
- easier and more pleasurable use. Several existing applications
- have also received an overhaul.
+ The new GNOME 3 applications that were released in &lastversion; have all received
+ major updates that will make them easier and more pleasurable use. Several
+ existing applications have also received an overhaul so that they are more consistent
+ and integrated with GNOME 3.
</para>
<itemizedlist>
<listitem><para>
- <application>Documents</application>, the new application that
- allows you to browse and search documents, has received a major design
- refresh. The result is a fresher, cleaner application. The new version
- of <application>Documents</application> comes with a new search
- interface and collections support. TODO: printing support too.
+ <application>Documents</application>, the new application that allows you
+ to easily browse, search and organize documents, has received a major design
+ refresh. The result is a fresher, cleaner application. The new version comes
+ with a new search interface, the ability to create collections of documents
+ and support for printing.
</para></listitem>
<listitem><para>
- <application>Epiphany</application>, our web browser, has been
- renamed <application>Web</application>. It has a beautiful and sleek new
- interface, which includes a redesigned toolbar and 'super menu'. There
- have also been major performance improvements, including faster rendering
+ <application>Epiphany</application>, the GNOME web browser, has been
+ renamed <application>Web</application>. It has been given a beautiful new
+ interface for &gnomeversion;, which includes a redesigned toolbar and 'super menu'.
+ There have also been major performance improvements, including faster rendering
and history.
</para></listitem>
<listitem><para>
- Our new contact application has also received a major design update.
- The contacts list has been improved as has the layout of contact details.
- <application>Contacts</application> also sports a number of new features,
- including inline linking suggestions, and a new avatar selector with built
- in webcam integration.
+ Our new contact application has also received a major update. Its contacts list
+ has been improved as has the layout of contact details. <application>Contacts</application>
+ also sports a number of new features, including inline linking suggestions and a new
+ avatar selector.
</para></listitem>
<listitem><para>
<application>Disks</application> is the new name for <application>GNOME
Disk Utility</application>, and it has had a major overhaul. The tool,
- which allows you to manage the disks on your computer, has been given a
- simplified interface. It also has several new features and much enhanced
- GNOME 3 integration.
+ which allows you to manage the disks on your computer, has a refreshed
+ interface and several new features, including enhanced GNOME 3 integration.
</para></listitem>
<listitem><para>
- Another tool we have updated is <application>Passwords and
- Keys</application>. It has also been given a much more refined and
- elegant user interface.
+ Another tool we have updated is <application>Passwords and Keys</application>.
+ It has also been given a much more refined and elegant user interface.
</para></listitem>
</itemizedlist>
</sect3>
@@ -119,7 +118,7 @@
</sect3>
<sect3 id="rnusers.interface-components">
- <title>Updated Interface Components</title>
+ <title>Refreshed Interface Components</title>
<para>
A number of basic interface components have been modernized this release.
These changes will make our applications more elegant and easier to use. They are
@@ -252,6 +251,21 @@
</para>
</sect3>
+ <sect3 id="rnusers.boxes">
+ <title>Boxes</title>
+ <para>
+ <application>Boxes</application> is a new GNOME 3 application that is having its
+ first public outing in GNOME &gnomeversion;. If you ever use another machine
+ through a remote desktop connection, or use virtual machines, <application>Boxes
+ </application> is the application for you: it makes using other machines simple,
+ easy and seamless.
+ </para>
+ <para>
+ Boxes is not a default part of GNOME 3 and it might not come included with
+ your system. However, it should be available through your distribution.
+ </para>
+ </sect3>
+
</sect2>
<sect2 id="other">
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